Common use of Upgrading Qualifications Clause in Contracts

Upgrading Qualifications. (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade his/her skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to his/her future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to his/her ability to perform his/her present job, the Commission may subsidize up to one hundred (100) percent of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to one hundred percent (100%) of the costs may be subsidized. Any regular employee, who has completed his/her probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within eighteen (18) months of receiving educational assistance, he/she will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course.

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade his/her skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to his/her future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to his/her ability to perform his/her present job, the Commission may subsidize up to one hundred percent (100%) percent of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to one hundred percent (100%) of the costs may be subsidized. Any regular employee, who has completed his/her probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within eighteen (18) months of receiving educational assistance, he/she will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (c) An education advisory committee shall meet as required throughout the year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The committee will be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than twice per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget and cost related issues.

Upgrading Qualifications. (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade his/her skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-improvement, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to his/her future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to his/her ability to perform his/her present job, the Commission may subsidize up to one hundred percent (100%) percent of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to one hundred percent (100%) of the costs may be subsidized. Any regular employee, who has completed his/her probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. Requests under this article shall be approved or denied within 30 days. If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within eighteen (18) months of receiving educational assistance, he/she will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course. (c) An education advisory committee shall meet as required throughout the year to review and make recommendations on educational policy and courses. The committee will be made up of an equal number of union and employer representatives shall meet no less than twice per year at the request of either party and time spent at meetings will be on the work time. The Employer will determine the overall budget and cost related issues.

Upgrading Qualifications. ‌ (a) The Commission may require an employee to upgrade his/her skills or qualifications. In such a situation the cost of training and normal living and travel expenses, as laid down in this Agreement, will be borne by the Commission. (b) In order to encourage job-related self-self improvement, and where appropriate, to assist and prepare employees for promotional opportunities within the Commission, the Commission may contribute to the cost of educational or training courses at recognized institutions. The degree of financial participation will depend on the value or appropriateness of the proposed course to the employee's present job or to his/her future growth. In cases where the proposed course is related to his/her ability to perform his/her present job, the Commission may subsidize up to one hundred (100) percent of the costs. If the course relates to the employee's future growth and/or promotional prospects within the Commission, up to one hundred percent (100%) of the costs may be subsidizedcosts. Any regular employee, who has completed his/her probationary period, may apply in writing for educational assistance covering enrolmentenrollment, tuition, examination fees and books, plus travel and living costs where appropriate. Applications for assistance shall be submitted before registering for the course. The Commission will review it's Staff Training Policy on an annual basis to determine the extent and level of training funds that will be made available. Normally, reimbursement will be made on evidence of satisfactory completion of the course, although in special cases of financial need, the Commission will consider earlier reimbursement. If an employee voluntarily terminates employment within eighteen (18) months of receiving educational assistance, he/she will be required to repay the amount of the assistance, to a maximum of one thousand dollars ($1,000), on a pro rata basis except in the case where the Commission directed the employee to take the educational course.